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Ford Small Block Aluminum Cylinder Head

Ford Small Block Aluminum Cylinder Head

SKU: SKU: JM4300

Regular price $624.71
Sale price $624.71 Regular price $709.90
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Product Details

Features

  • 185cc intake runners support street and mild performance SBF builds
  • 60cc heart chambers promote efficient combustion
  • Bare casting allows custom valvetrain selection
  • Aluminum construction reduces weight and improves cooling

Description

Build your Small Block Ford engine with a bare aluminum cylinder head engineered for street performance, restoration, and custom engine applications. Featuring 185cc intake runners, 60cc heart-shaped combustion chambers, rectangular intake ports, and rectangular exhaust ports, this cylinder head is designed to improve airflow and performance potential across a wide range of Small Block Ford combinations.

The 185cc intake runner design provides an excellent balance of airflow and intake velocity, making this cylinder head well suited for 289, 302, 306, 331 stroker, 347 stroker, and 351W Small Block Ford engines. The heart-shaped combustion chamber design helps promote efficient combustion while supporting improved throttle response, torque production, and horsepower potential.

As a bare casting, this cylinder head allows builders to select valves, springs, retainers, seals, and valvetrain components that match their specific camshaft profile and performance goals. This flexibility makes it ideal for custom engine builds, machine shop assembly, street performance vehicles, muscle cars, hot rods, and street/strip applications.

Constructed from lightweight aluminum, this cylinder head helps reduce weight while dissipating heat more efficiently than traditional cast iron heads. Whether you're upgrading a classic Mustang, building a 347 stroker, or assembling a custom Ford performance engine, this bare aluminum cylinder head provides a strong foundation for reliable power and improved airflow.

 

Cylinder Head Technology
Designed with 185cc intake runners, 60cc heart-shaped combustion chambers, rectangular intake ports, and rectangular exhaust ports, this aluminum cylinder head is engineered to improve airflow and combustion efficiency in Small Block Ford applications. The bare casting configuration allows builders to customize the valvetrain and cylinder head assembly to match specific engine requirements.

Performance Benefits
The 185cc runner design provides a strong balance of airflow capacity and intake velocity, making this cylinder head suitable for street performance, muscle car, hot rod, and stroker engine combinations. Aluminum construction helps reduce weight and dissipate heat efficiently, supporting improved throttle response, torque production, and horsepower potential.

Specs

Assembled No
Combustion Chamber Style Heart
Combustion Chamber Volume 60cc
Cylinder Head Finish Natural
Cylinder Head Material Aluminum
Exhaust Port Location Standard
Exhaust Port Shape Rectangular
Intake Port Location Standard
Intake Port Shape Rectangular
Intake Runner 185cc
Quantity Sold Individually
Valve Guide Material Bronze

Engine Fitment

COMPATIBLE WITH
FORD SMALL BLOCK WINDSOR V8
• 4.7L / 289 in³
• 5.0L / 302 in³
• 5.8L / 351 in³ (351W Windsor)

COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Ford Mustang (289 / 302 / 351W Equipped)
• Ford F-Series Trucks (Windsor Equipped)
• Ford Bronco (Windsor Equipped)
• Ford Falcon (Windsor Equipped)
• Ford Fairlane (Windsor Equipped)
• Mercury Cougar (Windsor Equipped)

NOTES
• Fits Small Block Ford applications only
• Bare cylinder head casting requires final assembly
• Sold individually (quantity of 2 required per engine)
• Verify intake manifold, piston-to-valve clearance, and valvetrain compatibility before assembly
• Not compatible with Ford Modular, Coyote, LS, LT, or Chevrolet engines
• Will not fit 351C Cleveland, 351M, 400M, FE, or 385-series Big Block Ford engines.

Q&A

Is this an assembled cylinder head?
No, this is a bare cylinder head casting and requires final assembly.

What size intake runners does this cylinder head use?
This cylinder head features 185cc intake runners.

What size combustion chambers does this head use?
It utilizes 60cc heart-shaped combustion chambers.

Is this a good choice for a Ford 302?
Yes, the 185cc runner design is well suited for performance-oriented 302 and 306 builds.

Can this head be used on a 347 stroker?
Yes, 347 stroker combinations are among the most common applications for 185cc Small Block Ford heads.

Can these heads be used on a 351 Windsor?
Yes, but overall engine combination and component compatibility should be verified.

Why choose a bare cylinder head?
Bare heads allow builders to select valves, springs, retainers, and valvetrain components that match their specific performance goals.

Are these suitable for naturally aspirated performance builds?
Yes, they are designed for street performance, muscle car, hot rod, and street/strip applications.

What type of combustion chamber does this head use?
It features a heart-shaped combustion chamber design.

Is aluminum better than cast iron for performance applications?
Aluminum helps reduce weight and dissipate heat more efficiently, making it a popular upgrade for performance engine builds.

Emissions Notice

This Top Street Performance (TSP) product is designed for racing and off-road competition use only. It is not legal for use on public roads or emissions-controlled vehicles and does not comply with federal, state, or local emissions regulations. The buyer assumes all responsibility for legal use and installation.

What is a Emissions-Controlled Vehicle?
"An emissions-controlled vehicle is any vehicle equipped with a factory-installed emissions control system designed to reduce air pollution. These systems include catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valves, and diesel particulate filters (DPF). Most vehicles manufactured after 1975 are considered emissions-controlled and must comply with federal and state emissions laws when used on public roads."